New Testament · Gospels · Book 42 of 66
Luke
The most carefully ordered gospel, with sustained attention to the poor, to women, and to outsiders.
- 24chapters
- 8days in the plan
- 294–301days of the year
Reading Luke in a year
The longest gospel. Reads as a single composed account rather than a collection.
In a one-year plan, Luke occupies days 294 to 301 — 8 days out of 365, or 2% of the Bible's 1189 chapters. Short enough not to become a project, long enough to develop.
The exact days
- Day 294 — Luke 1–3
- Day 295 — Luke 4–6
- Day 296 — Luke 7–9
- Day 297 — Luke 10–12
- Day 298 — Luke 13–15
- Day 299 — Luke 16–18
- Day 300 — Luke 19–21
- Day 301 — Luke 22–24
Questions
- How many chapters are in Luke?
- Luke has 24 chapters, which is 2% of the Bible's 1189 chapters.
- How long does it take to read Luke?
- In a one-year plan of three to four chapters a day, Luke takes 8 days — days 294 to 301.
- What is the book of Luke about?
- The most carefully ordered gospel, with sustained attention to the poor, to women, and to outsiders.
- Is Luke in the Old or New Testament?
- Luke is in the New Testament, classified as Gospels. It is book 42 of 66 in canonical order.